Boeing offers early contract to engineering union ahead of October deadline
Boeing has presented four-year contract proposals to SPEEA, the union representing 17,000 engineers and technical workers, in an effort to reach a deal before the current contract expires in October.
Boeing has offered four-year contracts to negotiators for the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace, known as SPEEA, according to the union's affiliation with IFPTE Local 2001. The union represents roughly 17,000 engineers, scientists and technical employees at the company.
The proposals came after about a month of negotiations between Boeing and union representatives. According to the company, the move is meant to secure an agreement well ahead of the current contract's expiration on October 6.
Under SPEEA's governing rules, the specific terms of the offers won't be disclosed to union members or the public immediately. It's unclear when details might come out, or when a ratification vote could take place.
The timing suggests Boeing is trying to avoid disruption like the labor unrest it has seen elsewhere in its workforce in recent years. A strike by white-collar technical staff would add to the company's operational pressures while it works through production and delivery commitments.
No further details on wage terms, benefits or duration specifics were available. Both sides are expected to keep talking as the contract deadline approaches.
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- theaircurrent.comBoeing makes early contract offer to SPEEA, aiming to avoid October strike